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Man, so long as he remains free, has no more constant and agonizing anxiety than find as quickly as possible someone to
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"Man, so long as he remains free, has no more constant and agonizing anxiety than find as quickly as possible someone to worship"

- Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Fyodor Dostoevsky's quote speaks to the human requirement for connection and belonging. He recommends that when an individual is totally free, they are constantly looking for something to think in and to worship. This could be a religious beliefs, a cause, a person, or an ideal. It is a natural impulse for human beings to look for something to believe in and to commit their energy and time to. This need for praise is an agonizing stress and anxiety since it is a deep-seated desire that can be difficult to meet. It is a look for significance and function in life, and it can be a difficult journey. Ultimately, Dostoevsky is recommending that humans are driven to find something to think in and to praise, and that this is an essential part of the human experience.

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Fyodor Dostoevsky This quote is written / told by Fyodor Dostoevsky between November 11, 1821 and February 9, 1881. He was a famous Novelist from Russia. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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